TASTY TACOS

2900 E EUCLID, DES MOINES, IA, 50317

9 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: July 28, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 9
Jurisdiction: Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count: 6
Good Retail Practices findings: 3

Published report comment

Person in Charge understands that a minimum of one employee will be a Certified Food Protection Manager no later than 01/28/2027. Person in Charge agrees to provide documentation to the inspector upon course completion. Register at least one individual with management and supervisory authority and responsibility for a certified food protection manager course or exam by 8/7/2026. iii. Provide the inspector with proof of registration such as a receipt or a forwarded email confirmation from the course provider upon registration. A certificate of course completion may also be provided. Follow-up will be completed on or after 8/7/2026 by Physical Recheck.

Violations (9)

4-301.11Critical
Iowa food code item 33 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Ice bin utilized for cold holding was not effectively maintaining required temperatures.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 33
2-201.11(A)Critical
Iowa food code item 3 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Establishment does not have procedures in place to ensure food employees report symptoms, diagnoses, illnesses, and exposures.
Risk Factors | P | Item 3
2-501.11Critical
Iowa food code item 5 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Establishment does not have a written procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 5
4-601.11(A)Critical
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Ice machine interior surfaces were observed unclean.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 16
3-501.16(A)(2)Critical
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Multiple temperature control foods found out of temperature: lettuce at 57.6°F and sour cream at 61.0°F, stored in an ice bin on the main prep- line. Correction: All temperature control foods were removed and placed in the freezer for rapid cooling.
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
3-501.17CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Multiple ready to eat foods made on previous day were stored in reach in coolers without date marking. Correction: Person in charge labeled containers holding food during the inspection.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 23
3-304.14
Iowa food code item 41 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Wet wiping towels were stored outside of sanitizer buckets.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 41
3-302.12
Iowa food code item 37 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: White dry powders were observed without a common name label.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 37
2-102.12(A)
Iowa food code item 2 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Establishment does not employ a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM).
Risk Factors | C | Item 2

Source: Polk County (Des Moines) health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.